scholarly journals The Incompatibility of Motherhood and Professional Women's Football in England

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Culvin ◽  
Ali Bowes
Keyword(s):  
Career Choice ◽  
Professional Women ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Professional Football ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Difficult Decision ◽  
Distinctive Aspect ◽  
Gender Specific ◽  
Super League ◽  
Women's Football

There has been an advancement of professionalisation of women's football globally. Professional women's football in England has grown exponentially since the inception of the Football Association (FA) Women's Super League in 2011. This article offers an examination of the gender-specific needs of women as professional footballers, focusing specifically on the distinctive aspect of maternity policy. Sportswomen often feel compelled to make the difficult decision between motherhood and an athletic career. Contracts have become an essential component of the work-life of professional women footballers. However, these contracts pose questions regarding organisational intentions and motivations. This study draws on 30 semi-structured interviews with professional women footballers in England. Our key considerations include contracts, employment, motherhood, and athletes' bodies. This examination will develop our understanding of the complexities associated with professional football as a career choice for women.

Study-work-life balance of international students in the context of temporal boundaries

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-79
Author(s):  
Megan O'Mahony ◽  
Debora Jeske
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Social Withdrawal ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Boundary Management ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Time Zone ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Personal Challenges

The goal of this qualitative study was to examine the experience of study-work-life balance among international students who were separated from their family both geographically and temporally. Using 10 semi-structured interviews with postgraduate students and thematic analysis, several themes were identified. These included boundary management shifts due to study/work demands and time zone differences. In addition, students reported social and personal challenges (in terms of family’s expectations, relationships maintenance, socialization in host country). Temporal boundaries contributed to social withdrawal and isolation among students, many of which were heavily reliant on their own family network for support. The findings strengthen the argument that time difference impacts the boundary management and social experience of international students.

scholarly journals Human Resource Managers Views on Implementing Work-Life Balance

1970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Mohn
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Human Resource Managers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Resource Managers ◽  
Hr Managers ◽  
Stable Categories

This paper focuses on the views of Human Resource (HR) managers about the implementation of work life balance (WLB) initiatives. Increasingly, WLB has become an important part of employment relations discussion and knowledge. The literature presents two key themes in terms of how this is implemented in practice. Firstly there was a corporate theme, where WLB is developed and applied from within the organisation. In the second theme WLB is developed and applied in tripartite partnership. The literature showed the New Zealand (NZ) experience is confused as to which path it is following. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore the views of HR managers in NZ government funded tertiary institutions about the implementation of WLB practices. The research involved 3 in-depth, semi-structured interviews, which were then transcribed, analysed and compared until stable categories emerged. The findings reflected the confusion found in the literature. Approaches and knowledge of WLB were standardised and essentially uniform; there was much pride and satisfaction in achievements, both individual and corporately: and despite being government funded, the organisations reflected a corporatist theme in their approach to WLB. In summary, regardless of the rhetoric of WLB as positive to workers regaining balance in their lives, the research showed in practice it was 'a wolf in sheep's clothing' -- more beneficial for the organisations in terms of increasing worker productivity, than for the workers.

scholarly journals Finding the back of the net: Networks and migrant recruitment in Norwegian football

2016 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Elliott ◽  
Erik Gusterud
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Professional Football ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Sociology Of Sport ◽  
Interdependent Networks ◽  
Foreign Labour ◽  
Male Migrant

The intention of this paper is to analyse the role that networks play in enabling the recruitment of a group of male migrant professional footballers employed by clubs based in Norway’s top professional football league – the Tippeligaen. Based upon a series of semi-structured interviews conducted with migrants and recruiters, and synthesising concepts derived from the sociology of sport and the broader study of migration, the analysis identifies that the recruitment of migrant workers to Tippeligaen clubs reflects a mix of both formal and informal processes. Whilst agents operate as key actors in the mobilisation of foreign labour, the analysis shows how recruitments in this particular athletic context are also dependent on processes of human mediation facilitated by a series of informal interdependent networks of relationships.

scholarly journals 233 Potential Deprivation of Patient Liberty: A Qualitative Study of Current Practice Amongst Geriatricians in a Tertiary Setting

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii17-iii65
Author(s):  
Michelle O'Brien ◽  
Deirdre O'Donnell ◽  
Barbara Clyne
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Healthcare Ethics ◽  
Patient Decision Making ◽  
Acute Setting ◽  
Difficult Decision ◽  
Patient Decision

Abstract Background The Assisted Decision Making (ADM) Act 2015 was introduced to support decision making and maximise a person’s capacity to make decisions but has not yet commenced. Within this context, medical professionals such as geriatricians must adjust from a best interest’s outlook to that of patient autonomy in response to the changing legislation. The aim of this study is to explore current geriatrician’s practice. In scrutinizing current practice, it will be evident as to what, if any, adaptations are required in order to practice in accordance with the new legislation. Methods Ten semi-structured interviews with individual consultant geriatricians were conducted, each lasting approximately 20 minutes on average in one hospital. Each interview was recorded and transcribed verbatim. The interview involved the geriatrician reading a vignette and answering questions as to how they would manage this situation. Following the vignette, the semi-structured interview proceeded covering topics including; patient decision making in the acute setting, deprivation of patient liberty in the acute setting, thoughts on the ADM (Capacity) Act 2015, and elements learned from experiences in other countries. A thematic analysis was conducted. Results Preliminary themes identified from the interviews include; (a) identification, accessibility and availability of medical and legal colleagues in assisting with difficult decision making, (b) need for clear frameworks, guidance and education in relation to laws applying to medical practice, (c) influence of environment, family, perceived risk and delirium on capacity assessment, (d) paternalism versus autonomy. This work is being conducted as part of a master’s in healthcare ethics and law. Conclusion Preliminary results highlight the need for collaborative communication between medics and the legal profession in order to achieve a structured and supportive framework to inform practice considering the new legislation.

Internationalisation and branding strategy

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 747-766 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert E. Hinson ◽  
Ellis Osabutey ◽  
John Paul Kosiba ◽  
Frederick O. Asiedu
Keyword(s):  
Brand Equity ◽  
Developing Economies ◽  
International Markets ◽  
Professional Football ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Foreign Markets ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Market Expansion ◽  
Football Clubs ◽  
English Premier League

Purpose The purpose of this study is to analyse how professional football clubs have attained success with internationalisation and branding strategies in foreign markets. Design/methodology/approach Based on an inductive approach, 27 semi-structured interviews were conducted to analyse the perceptions of Ghanaian fans of four English Premier League teams. Findings The findings of this study highlight that the strength of professional football brand equity is jointly determined by the level of brand awareness, brand loyalty and perceived quality. However, increasing competition in international markets require professional football clubs to clearly define their marketing strategies to improve how fans perceive them. Originality/value This paper is one of the few studies to use country-of-origin paradigm and signalling theory to explain football brand equity building, thereby extending the earlier work of Chanavat and Bodet (2009). Its empirical focus on Africa is also unique and provides evidence to suggest that global marketers have the opportunity to capitalise on market expansion opportunities in developing economies.

The influence of the video assistant referee on the Chinese Super League

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 662-668
Author(s):  
Bo Han ◽  
Qiu Chen ◽  
Carlos Lago-Peñas ◽  
Changquan Wang ◽  
Tianbiao Liu
Keyword(s):  
Linear Model ◽  
Generalized Linear Model ◽  
Research Result ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Professional Football ◽  
Auxiliary Equipment ◽  
Home Team ◽  
Playing Time ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Super League

With the development and advancement of technology, various types of high-tech auxiliary equipment have been gradually introduced into football matches to assist referees to officiate the game. The Chinese football Super League (CSL) introduced the video assistant referee (VAR) in the 2018 season. The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of the introduction of VAR on football matches and on referees’ performance. This study compared the data of all 240 games without VAR in the season 2017 and all 240 games with VAR in the season 2018 using Generalized Linear Model (GLM) and means comparison. The following match variables were considered: goals, penalties, red cards, yellow cards, fouls, offsides, playing time in the first half, playing time in the second half and total playing time. The study found that: 1) After the introduction of VAR, the number of offsides and fouls in the Chinese Super League dropped significantly (p < .001); 2) the playing time in the first and second half and the total playing time increased significantly(p < .001); 3) after the introduction of VAR, the home team advantage decreased slightly. The research result can help to better understand the impact of VAR on professional football, especially on the Chinese football Super League, it can also help referees to optimize their refereeing strategy.

scholarly journals A Study Of Barriers To Career Advancment For Professional Women In Investment Banking

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracey Rowe ◽  
Anne Crafford
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Career Advancement ◽  
Banking Industry ◽  
Investment Banking ◽  
Professional Women ◽  
The Other ◽  
Support Structures ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Interpretative Framework

A qualitative study was conducted to explore the barriers to career advancement for professional women in the investment banking industry. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with male and female participants to explore their beliefs and perceptions of these barriers. The story of Cinderella is used as an interpretative framework in which the findings are discussed. The key themes that emerged were structure of society, embodiment, male domination, support structures and networking. An additional theme, entitled ‘If the shoe fits’ is the underlying thread that links the other key themes together and forms the conclusion of the study. Opsomming’n Kwalitatiewe studie was onlangs uitgevoer met die oog op hindernisse vir professionele vroue in die beleggings bank-sektor. Semi-gestruktueerde onderhoude was uitgevoer met beide manlike en vroulike deelnemers ten einde die persepsies en oortuigings van hierdie hindernisse te ondersoek. Die verhaal van Aspoestertjie was gebruik as ’n raamwerk waarin die bevindings bespreek is. Die sleutel temas wat geidentifiseer was sluit in gemeenskapstruktuur, beliggaming, manlike-dominasie, ondersteuningsraamwerk en die bou van netwerke. ’n Addisionele tema, getitel ‘As die skoen pas’ is die onderliggende draad wat die ander temas saambind en die samevatting van die studie vorm.

scholarly journals “No thanks, I don’t want to see snakes again”: a qualitative study of pain management versus preservation of cognition in palliative care patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pete Wegier ◽  
Jaymie Varenbut ◽  
Mark Bernstein ◽  
Peter G. Lawlor ◽  
Sarina R. Isenberg
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Decision Aids ◽  
Opioid Analgesics ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Difficult Decision ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Control Pain

Abstract Background Towards the end of life, use of opioid analgesics becomes more common in patients to control pain and improve quality of life. While pain medication may help manage pain, unwanted cognitive side effects are frequently noted. This balancing act presents a trade-off for patients between pain relief and adverse effects, where the desire to relieve pain must be evaluated against the desire to maintain cognitive clarity and may represent a difficult decision for patients receiving palliative care. Our goal was to understand how patients’ decision making about pain medications balances the pain relief from those medications against the cognitive decline often associated with them. Methods We conducted qualitative semi-structured interviews with patients receiving home-based palliative care from a program in Toronto, Canada. Interview recordings were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results Thirty-one interviews were conducted. Some patients preferred cognitive preservation over pain management because of a sense that cognition is central to their identity, the desire to maintain lucidity, a desire to continue participating in work or hobbies, and fear of addiction. Conversely, some patients preferred pain management over cognitive preservation because of a desire to avoid suffering, an inability to sleep without medications, or an acceptance of some cognitive compromise. A few patients attempted to find balance through tapering drugs, limiting their use of breakthrough analgesic doses, or using alternative strategies. Conclusions Decision making around pain and pain management is a highly preference-sensitive process—with no clear right or wrong decisions, only the preferences of each patient. The findings from this study may influence the design of future patient-facing decision aids around pain management. Future studies should pilot interventions to better assist patients with this decision.

Understanding Physical Activity through the Experiences of Adolescent Girls

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hope E. Yungblut ◽  
Robert J. Schinke ◽  
Kerry R. McGannon ◽  
Mark A. Eys
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Adolescent Females ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Early Adolescent ◽  
Late Adolescent ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Physical Activity Programming ◽  
Gender Specific

Researchers have found that female youths are particularly vulnerable to withdrawing from sport and physical activity programs in early adolescence (see Active Healthy Kids Canada, 2010). However, there is an absence of a comprehensive, emic description of how female adolescents experience physical activity. Open-ended, semi-structured interviews were conducted individually with 15 early adolescent females (12–14 years old) and 20 middle and late adolescent females (15–18years old). Co-participants in the mid to late adolescent cohort provided retrospective accounts of their early adolescent experiences along with insight on how their experiences shaped their current participation. The girls’ voices were brought to the forefront through composite vignettes that highlight their physical activity experiences, integrating the words used by the co-participants. Results are discussed in relation to physical activity programming for adolescent females and why a qualitative approach is useful in contributing to gender-specific physical activity programming.

Late life widowhood, selfishness and new partnership choices: a gendered perspective

2001 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 297-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
KATE DAVIDSON
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Late Life ◽  
Older Age ◽  
Poor Health ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Intrinsic Factors ◽  
Partnership Formation ◽  
Gender Specific

Little sociological attention has been paid to the repartnering of older people after widowhood, and how age, gender and the meanings of marriage influence choices about new cross-gender relationships. This paper reports on in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 25 widows and 26 widowers over the age of 65, widowed for at least two years and who had not remarried. Respondents were asked about their current lifestyle and relationships and whether they had ever considered remarriage. The words ‘selfish’ and ‘freedom’ were often used by the widows when describing their present existence, which was associated with not having to look after someone all the time. Few of the widowers mentioned selfishness and this was more likely to be associated with feelings of anger at the loss of their spouse; none of the men associated widowhood with a sense of freedom. The paper argues that the desire for repartnering after widowhood is gender-specific: widows are more likely to choose to remain without a partner for intrinsic factors: the reluctance to relinquish a new-found freedom; while for widowers, extrinsic factors of older age and poor health are more salient issues in new partnership formation choices and constraints.

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